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Pride & Ownership: A Firefighter's Love of the Job [Hardcover]

Rick Lasky (Author)
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1593700784 978-1593700782 June 22, 2006
Pride and Ownership holds no punches. Chief Rick Lasky takes a hard look at the fire service and finds it short on the only element that makes it effective: passion. Chief Lasky gives an upfront and honest criticism about the need to reignite the love o fthe job on every level, from chiefs on down. Key Features: History and traditions of the fire service with overviews of some of th most important fire service leaders, Detailed explanations of ceremonies for all ocasions from a firefighter's initiation to retirement, Over 150 photos displaying the rites and ceremonies, Helpful appendices full of sample documents for fire company use.

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Chief, City of Lewisville (TX) Fire Department

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  • Hardcover: 350 pages
  • Publisher: Fire Engineering Books & Videos (June 22, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1593700784
  • ISBN-13: 978-1593700782
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars He's not a MUTT !, August 5, 2006
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Finally, a "White Hat" who gets it...they are a rare breed. Chief Lasky's book illustrates why being a firefighter is the best career in the world. He is forward thinking, but established in a foundation of old school values which gives him direction. All this is found in his book. This is an easy read, but a very complex subject. If you are on the 'Job', this is a must read - over and over again. Fall in love with the job all over - and be proud of what you do!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fire Chiefs- Get it, read it, and LIVE IT!, August 11, 2007
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This review is from: Pride & Ownership: A Firefighter's Love of the Job (Hardcover)
If you are a Firefighter get this book. Or better yet attend one of Chief Lasky's seminars. If you are a Chief Officer get it, read it, and LIVE IT!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pride & Ownership, March 5, 2011
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This book I was not sure if I wanted to read,I am very pleased that I did. This is a must read for all that are in the fire service.In times that are tough on budgets and job cuts we need to stand together and remember what our forefathers have built for us and take the Pride,Honor,and Integrity to the next level.This book will light the fires inside you.
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fire service family, good mentoring program, conditions for competency, forgetting means, good firefighter, promotional process, battalion chief, new firefighters, aide position, watch desk, driver engineer, many firefighters, retiring member, fire behavior, dive team, love for the job
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Fire Engineering, Lewisville Firehouse, Bill Manning, Lake Lewisville, Marty Turco, Tom Brennan, Chief Jack, Dallas Stars
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